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Applying to AB UniversitiesKS5 Conference2013-14

Ms LintonDirector of 6th Form

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What is an AB University?

• It is all about the grades - ABB.

• One where the quality of teaching and depth of research means the lecturers and professors are of the highest calibre.

• One where, traditionally, drop out rates are low, employment rates are high, top degrees rates are high and student satisfaction is high.

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Russell Group• University of Birmingham• University of Bristol• University of Cambridge• Cardiff University• Durham University• University of Edinburgh• University of Exeter• University of Glasgow• Imperial College London• King's College London

University of Leeds• University of Liverpool• London School of Economics

& Political Science

• University of Manchester• Newcastle University• University of Nottingham• University of Oxford• Queen Mary, University of

London• Queen's University Belfast• University of Sheffield• University of Southampton• University College London• University of Warwick• University of York

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1994 Group• Birkbeck• University of East Anglia• University of Essex• Goldsmiths• Institute of Education• Royal Holloway• Lancaster University• University of Leicester• Loughborough University• School of Oriental and African Studies• University of Sussex

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Top 10 Universities (Guardian)

1 Cambridge Russell 2 Oxford Russell 3 London School of Economics Russell 4 St Andrews 5 UCL Russell 6 Durham Russell 7 Bath7 Surrey9 Imperial College Russell 10 Warwick Russell

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Sutton Trust 13

BirminghamBristolCambridgeDurhamEdinburghImperial CollegeLSE

NottinghamOxfordSt AndrewsUCLWarwickYork

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Sutton Trust –Entry Factors?The Sutton Trust in a 2010 report indicated that the following factors as vital in terms of entry to top universities:

• Attainment – getting the grades to apply• Aspiration – having the confidence to apply• Advice – getting the precise guidance on UCAS

applications including personal statements• Subject Choice – certain universities favour certain

subjects• University Choice – financial factors playing a part

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Successful university entrance

Student

ParentSchool

Mutual Aim

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Key features of a top student

• Persistence, organisation and determination• Intellectual rigour • Passion – for getting things done and an

academic passion• ‘Walk the talk’• Securing opportunities for work experience &

enrichment

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What are they looking for?GradesUniversities have access to specific module results and not simply AS grades. They will look closely at GCSE grades.

UCAS Personal StatementThis must highlight an underlying passion for your degree course. It must stand out in terms of the quality of your writing, reasoning and experience.

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UCAS – Year 12

• Research, research, research• Course options• Course requirements• Universities• Summer schools (summer 2014)• Widening participation opportunities• Taster lectures and courses (Jan 2014)

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UCAS- Year 13Year 13:• All must be registered who wish to attend

university.• Personal statement drafts must be done

and redone....• Applications for A/B unis -7 ½ weeks.• Use all support available.• Research course choices carefully.• Look for open days, visit all choices.